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The Wisconsin Progressive Voters Guide compiles the information that allows you to make informed decisions about the races on your ballot, based on your values. Absentee ballots must be received by your municipal clerk by Tuesday, February 21 at 8PM. Vote in every race on your ballot, then share this guide with your friends and family!
State Supreme Court
There are four candidates running for a 10-year term on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The two candidates profiled below are progressive choices. The other two candidates - Daniel Kelly and Jennifer Dorow - are conservative extremists who are endorsed by an extreme right-wing group that supports Wisconsin’s criminal abortion ban.
Everett Mitchell is a current Dane County Circuit Court judge, who previously worked as a restorative justice coordinator, an Assistant District Attorney, and as UW-Madison Director of Community Relations before getting elected judge in 2016. Mitchell also serves as pastor for Christ the Solid Rock Baptist Church, and is a longtime advocate for racial justice reforms in Wisconsin.
Now the presiding judge for the Children’s Division in Dane County, Mitchell has worked to implement courtroom practices that focus on the humanity and needs of children in court. In his campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court, Mitchell has focused on fairness and justice, and argues the Supreme Court should reflect the diversity of Wisconsin’s people and ideas.
Everett Mitchell is a current Dane County Circuit Court judge, who previously worked as a restorative justice coordinator, an Assistant District Attorney, and as UW-Madison Director of Community Relations before getting elected judge in 2016. Mitchell also serves as pastor for Christ the Solid Rock Baptist Church, and is a longtime advocate for racial justice reforms in Wisconsin.
Now the presiding judge for the Children’s Division in Dane County, Mitchell has worked to implement courtroom practices that focus on the humanity and needs of children in court. In his campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court, Mitchell has focused on fairness and justice, and argues the Supreme Court should reflect the diversity of Wisconsin’s people and ideas.
Endorsed By: Black Leaders Organizing for Communities
,
Citizen Action Wisconsin
,
Voces de la Frontera Action, Freedom Action Now
Everett Mitchell is a current Dane County Circuit Court judge, who previously worked as a restorative justice coordinator, an Assistant District Attorney, and as UW-Madison Director of Community Relations before getting elected judge in 2016. Mitchell also serves as pastor for Christ the Solid Rock Baptist Church, and is a longtime advocate for racial justice reforms in Wisconsin.
Now the presiding judge for the Children’s Division in Dane County, Mitchell has worked to implement courtroom practices that focus on the humanity and needs of children in court. In his campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court, Mitchell has focused on fairness and justice, and argues the Supreme Court should reflect the diversity of Wisconsin’s people and ideas.
Endorsed By: Black Leaders Organizing for Communities
,
Citizen Action Wisconsin
,
Voces de la Frontera Action, Freedom Action Now
Janet Protasiewicz is a current Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge, who worked as an Assistant District Attorney for 25 years before getting elected judge in 2014. Protasiewicz has significant experience in criminal court and children’s court cases.
Protasiewicz says she is running for Wisconsin Supreme Court to take back the court from right-wing partisan extremists and restore integrity to the court. She promises to focus on fairness and keep politics out of the courtroom.
Janet Protasiewicz is a current Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge, who worked as an Assistant District Attorney for 25 years before getting elected judge in 2014. Protasiewicz has significant experience in criminal court and children’s court cases.
Protasiewicz says she is running for Wisconsin Supreme Court to take back the court from right-wing partisan extremists and restore integrity to the court. She promises to focus on fairness and keep politics out of the courtroom.
Endorsed By: AFSCME
,
AFT Wisconsin
,
Citizen Action Wisconsin
,
EMILY'S List
,
UAW
,
Operating Engineers Local 139, American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Local 212, Wisconsin Laborers District Council, Voces de la Frontera Action
Janet Protasiewicz is a current Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge, who worked as an Assistant District Attorney for 25 years before getting elected judge in 2014. Protasiewicz has significant experience in criminal court and children’s court cases.
Protasiewicz says she is running for Wisconsin Supreme Court to take back the court from right-wing partisan extremists and restore integrity to the court. She promises to focus on fairness and keep politics out of the courtroom.
Endorsed By: AFSCME
,
AFT Wisconsin
,
Citizen Action Wisconsin
,
EMILY'S List
,
UAW
,
Operating Engineers Local 139, American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Local 212, Wisconsin Laborers District Council, Voces de la Frontera Action